What is included in the TacMed™ Basic Burn Kit?
The TacMed™ Basic Burn Kit (Civilian Version, SKU: BBCIV) contains: 1× Waterjel Burn Dressing (4"×4"), 1× Waterjel Burn Dressing (4"×16"), 3× Waterjel Burn Dressing Gel Sachets (3.5GR each), 1× Cohesive Conforming Bandage (3"×4.5 yards), 1× Trauma Shears (7.25"), and 4 pairs of Blackmaxx Gloves (size Large). This is everything needed for initial burn care management.
What type of burn dressings are in the TacMed Basic Burn Kit?
The kit uses Waterjel® brand burn dressings — gel-soaked, medical-grade nonwoven dressings packaged in sterile foil pouches with a 5-year shelf life. Waterjel has been used in U.S. military first aid survival kits across decades of field deployment. The gel immediately cools the burn, eases pain, and protects against contamination. Three 3.5GR individual gel sachets are also included for small-area or supplemental application.
Is the TacMed™ Basic Burn Kit appropriate for workplace first aid stations?
Yes. The civilian version of the TacMed™ Basic Burn Kit is specifically designed for non-military deployment including workplace first aid stations, vehicle emergency kits, and public access burn care programs. Its self-contained, all-inclusive format ensures responders have every required component — dressings, gel, bandage, shears, and gloves — in one package without needing to source items separately during an emergency.
What is the shelf life of the Waterjel dressings in this kit?
The Waterjel® burn dressings included in the TacMed™ Basic Burn Kit have a 5-year shelf life from the date of manufacture, as indicated on each dressing's foil packaging. This makes the kit suitable for low-turnover first aid stations and emergency vehicle inventories where infrequent restocking is expected. Check the expiration date on each dressing component at the time of resupply.
Does the TacMed™ Basic Burn Kit include personal protective equipment for the rescuer?
Yes. The kit includes 4 pairs of Blackmaxx gloves in size Large, providing body substance isolation (BSI) protection for the responding caregiver. The included 7.25" trauma shears allow safe clothing removal from the burn victim without risking contact with burned tissue. These PPE components reflect TacMed Solutions' systematic approach — treating both the victim and rescuer safety as part of the burn response protocol.
What does the TacMed Basic Burn Kit contain?
The Basic Burn Kit contains: 1× Waterjel Burn Dressing (4"×4"); 1× Waterjel Burn Dressing (4"×16"); 3× Waterjel Burn Dressing (3.5GR sachets); 1× Cohesive Conforming Bandage (3"×4.5 yards); 1× Trauma Shears 7.25"; 4 PR Blackmaxx Gloves (Large). The civilian version SKU is BBKCIV.
What types of burns do Waterjel dressings treat?
Waterjel hydrogel dressings are effective for thermal burns (flame, scald, contact), and provide a cooling, moist barrier that reduces pain and limits secondary tissue damage. They are used for partial-thickness and full-thickness burns pending definitive care.
How are the different Waterjel dressing sizes used?
The 4"×4" dressing covers smaller localized burns such as a hand or foot. The 4"×16" strip dressing covers elongated burns on limbs or torso. The 3.5GR sachets (sachet-format gel) can be applied directly to irregular burn surfaces for immediate cooling without a pre-formed dressing shape.
Is the TacMed Basic Burn Kit sufficient as a standalone burn response?
The kit provides immediate first-aid burn coverage appropriate for the pre-hospital or tactical phase. For large total body surface area burns (greater than 15-20% TBSA), additional dressings, IV access for fluid resuscitation, and expedited evacuation to a burn center are required.
What is the difference between the Basic Burn Kit and the Civilian Version?
TacMed offers a civilian version (SKU: BBKCIV) with the same core Waterjel dressings and cohesive wrap. The tactical version may include trauma shears and gloves; both versions are available directly from tacmedsolutions.com.
